Advocate's 'Contemptuous Remarks' On Case Pendency Taken Seriously, Referred To Chief Justice: Madhya Pradesh High Court

In a criminal appeal hearing, the Madhya Pradesh High Court took serious action after an advocate made contemptuous remarks towards the bench. The advocate, representing the appellant, commented on the alleged increase in case pendency and sought the transfer of his matter to another bench. Taking strong exception to the comments, the court decided to refer the matter to the Chief Justice for review, adjourning the case without fixing a…